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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.56, 270.84 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.56, 270.84 and 57.16 is: 85.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 270.84 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/270.84 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 270.84 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 15,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480.52/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.74

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